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What is that open role really costing you?

Every day a critical seat sits empty has a price — in lost output, overtime, and stalled projects. Use the calculator below to put a real number on it.

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60 days

The national average time-to-fill for skilled roles runs 45–90 days.

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How much value the role generates per $1 of salary. Revenue-driving and leadership roles trend higher.

Cost per day open
$365

Every working day this role stays empty.

Over 60 days
$21,923
If left open a full year
$95,000

A focused search that fills this role even two weeks sooner saves you about $3,654. That's the math behind moving fast.

How this works: we estimate the value a filled role generates as salary × your value multiplier, then count the portion you lose each working day it sits empty (260 working days/year). It's a directional estimate to support planning — not a substitute for your own financials.

Stop the bleed. Fill the seat.

Search Masters runs focused, direct-hire searches that close in 30–60 days. Tell us about the role and we'll get to work — most clients hear back within one business day.